| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $16.60 | 10.667% | $18.3707 | $18.37 | $18.35 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.25 | 12.253% | $268.5653 | $268.57 | $268.55 | $268.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.36 | 10.457% | $256.6579 | $256.66 | $256.65 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.89 | 12.137% | $168.0821 | $168.08 | $168.10 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.63 | 12.157% | $168.9421 | $168.94 | $168.95 | $168.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.72 | 9.256% | $272.8341 | $272.83 | $272.85 | $272.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.59 | 7.569% | $50.1164 | $50.12 | $50.10 | $50.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,085.04 | $1,203.5686 | $1,203.57 | $1,203.55 | $1,203.60 | |